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Vietnam has decided to urgently support the Lao Party, State and people with US$2.15 million and some medical supplies in aid of the nation’s efforts to combat the latest wave of COVID-19, informed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung at a ceremony held on October 25. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung (R) presents a token of the gifts to at the event Lao Ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang The ceremony saw the handover of the token of gifts to the Lao side. Addressing the event, Dung noted that with regard to the two nations’ great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, the Vietnamese leaders and people have always paid great attention to the developments of the pandemic in Laos, especially over the last two months. He hoped the assistance from Vietnam can make a practical contribution to Laos’ fight against COVID-19. He took the occasion to thank the Lao Government for paying …

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According to the assessment, the city is ranked at the second level of epidemic risk (or medium risk); therefore, administrative solutions and other social activities will continue to be easing regulations for the new normal when the city reaches the first level (or low risk). The city can achieve such good results thanks to various drastic and synchronous solutions under the direction of the Government, the National Steering Committee for Disease Prevention and Control, the Ministry of Health, and the Ho Chi Minh City Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Moreover, governments in all districts, departments, socio-political organizations, voluntary organizations, and people from all walks of life are united and determined to fight the epidemic. Currently, the number of new cases in the city has decreased but is still high thankfully, the vaccination rate of people over 18 years old in the city has reached 99.12 percent, and especially the rate of full dose …

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Passenger buses at Giáp Bát station in Hà Nội. The transport companies are planning to operate at their maximum capacity to compensate for the sales lost in the last three months. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu By Mai Hương HÀ NỘI — As the COVID-19 pandemic has seriously impacted the implementation of Việt Nam’s economic development plans, the National Assembly (NA) and Government have been proactively and urgently deploying stimulus packages to quickly restore the economy and leverage growth. The latest Resolution 406/NQ-UBTVQH15, issued by the National Assembly on October 19, is regarded as a correct and timely policy, and was well received by enterprises. The Resolution offers support for enterprises and individuals affected by COVID-19 through tax reductions with a total value of up to VNĐ21.3 trillion (US$926 million). The beneficiaries will enjoy direct tax reductions which is considered more practical than the extension of tax payments in previous support packages. …

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HCMC proposes six criteria for on-site food service businesses According to the draft regarding safety criteria for food and beverage establishments to resume operations while preventing Covid-19, food service establishments in the southern city are allowed to operate but must ensure six criteria. Among the criteria, a food establishment must have a certificate of food safety eligibility and have a QR code registration at http://antoan-covid.tphcm.gov.vn/. Moreover, eateries must ensure safety criteria in terms of facilities, equipment, and employee and limit the number of people present at the same time depending on coronavirus risks in the area. Additionally, food facilities must be responsible for implementing preventative measures against the Covid-19 epidemic according to the guidance of the health sector. Employees, deliverers, customers must comply with the 5K principles, have to scan QR codes, and strictly follow the instructions of the health sector including …

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Nguyen Huu Hung, deputy director of the health department, said the department has cooperated with the HCMC Pasteur Institute on Tuesday to train medical workers from hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities in the city regarding vaccination for children. Around 3,900 workers have signed up for training. Hung said around 780,000 children aged 12-17 in the city would be vaccinated. They would receive their first shots within five days, and children aged 16-17 would be prioritized for vaccination, before passing to other ages. Previously on Monday, the HCMC health department requested the HCMC Pasteur Institute to approve the usage of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12-17. The institute is expected to give an answer on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the Health Ministry approved Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 12-17, prioritizing those aged 16-17. It has yet to specify exactly what types of vaccine would be used, but they have to come in two doses and …

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As of Monday morning, over 700 residents of Hoc Mon District had contacted authorities to return the Covid-19 support money they got during the third round of distribution. They were found to have employed numerous tricks to receive the money several times. Some falsely declared certain information, taking advantage of the fact that people aged 14 and under have yet to have personal IDs, to collect support money many times over, or used their husbands and wives' address to sign up for Covid-19 support. Le Thuy My Chau, deputy chairwoman of the Hoc Mon People’s Committee, said besides the many who have voluntarily contacted authorities to return the money, others have remained silent. Authorities are still trying to persuade people to return their falsely claimed support money voluntarily by October 27. After this date, the issue would be dealt with in accordance with the law. In District 11, around 6,000 recipients did not belong to the categories eligible to get Covid-19 support …

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Just under 4,000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday Awareness is key to keeping safe in Hà Nội in the new normal: experts 3,034 new COVID-19 cases in Việt Nam on Tuesday Hà Nội to open COVID-19 vaccination registration for children from age 3 Workers receive free COVID-19 rapid tests A hair salon in Hà Nội's Đống Đa District was locked down after new community COVID-19 infections were detected there last weekend. —VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A senior medical expert has warned that even though social distancing regulations have been greatly eased in Hà Nội, the capital city is still at risk of further COVID-19 outbreaks. Trần Đắc Phu, senior expert of the Việt Nam Public Health Emergency Operation Centre, said the chances of further clusters emerging are increased as more migrant workers and students return to the city. Phu, a former head of the General Department of Preventive Medicine, said that as the COVID-19 vaccination rate in other localities was still …

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Quốc Dũng (right) presents symbolic token of cash and medical supplies as COVID-19 assistance to Lao Ambassador to Việt Nam Sengphet Houngboungnuang. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam has decided to urgently support the Lao Party, State and people with US$2.15 million and medical supplies in aid of the nation’s efforts to combat the latest wave of COVID-19, announced Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Quốc Dũng at a ceremony held on Monday. The ceremony saw the handover of the token of gifts to the Lao side. Addressing the event, Dũng said with regards to the two nations’ great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation, the Vietnamese leaders and people had always paid great attention to the developments of the pandemic in Laos, especially over the last two months. He hoped the assistance from Việt Nam could make a practical contribution to Laos’ fight against COVID-19. He took the occasion to thank the Lao …

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Residents in Buôn Ma Thuột City are tested for COVID-19 after 98 community infection cases were detected on Sunday. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Anh HÀ NỘI — Minister of Health Nguyễn Thanh Long urged localities to raise their vigilance as the risk of further COVID-19 outbreaks is very high in the near future. Localities are told to implement drastic measures to prevent a new wave of COVID-19 infections. Speaking at an online conference on Resolution 128, which provides temporary guidance on safe adaptation, flexibility and effective control of the pandemic on Sunday, Long said the pandemic has been basically put under control in key areas in HCM City and neighbouring Bình Dương, Long An, and Đồng Nai provinces. However, the number of people travelling from pandemic-affected areas to other localities increased after social distancing measures were eased. New clusters have appeared with the infection source mainly from people returning from pandemic-hit areas. Phú Thọ, Thanh …

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Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has highlighted the reasons behind the steep decrease in coronavirus-related deaths in Ho Chi Minh City. Although the number of COVID-19 fatalities in the southern metropolis is still the highest in the country, it has dropped significantly since August. Ho Chi Minh City recorded up to 340 deaths a day in mid-August, according to Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son. That number is now under 50 a day, Son continued, adding that the overall number of coronavirus-related deaths nationwide has also fallen to double-digits per day. An infographic by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper shows COVID-19 deaths in Ho Chi Minh City decreasing from August 23 to October 20. The health official attributed the achievement to the city’s three-level treatment system, which allows hospitals to focus more on treating the seriously ill. The decision to quarantine and treat patients with mild symptoms at home also proved effective, easing a lot of …

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